Utah Jazz: Western Conference Standings Watch

Can Utah hold onto their lead in the Western Conference standings?

The Utah Jazz have maintained the top spot in the Western Conference over the last couple months. However, their lone claim of the top spot would disappear tonight if the Jazz lose to the Suns Today, we take a look at the current Western Conference standings and the movement that could occur in the week ahead.

Current Standings

*The Western Conference (top four only) standings as of Friday, April 30

Team	Wins	Losses	Games Back	Last 10
Jazz	45	17	-	6-4
Suns	44	18	1.0	7-3
Clippers	43	21	3.0	7-3
Nuggets	42	21	3.5	8-2

The race for first place out West has turned into a four-team race between the Jazz, the Suns, the Clippers, and the Nuggets. Below are the upcoming schedules for the top four teams in the West this week.

Upcoming Schedule

Let's take a look at the upcoming schedule (Friday-Thursday) for the Jazz, Clippers, Suns and Nuggets, and how that could impact the standings.

Utah Jazz: @ Suns, vs Raptors, vs Spurs, vs Spurs

Without Conley and Mitchell in the lineup, a 2-2 week for the Jazz would be a success. They might not be able to hold onto the to spot out West, but maintaining the #2 seed heading into the playoffs should be the goal.

Phoenix Suns: vs Jazz, @ Thunder, @ Cavaliers, @ Hawks

The Suns have a very favorable schedule this week. I expect them to be the top team out West in one week's time.

LA Clippers: vs Nuggets, vs Raptors, vs Lakers

The Clippers play a very important game against the Nuggets this weekend that could determine the #3 and #4 seeds. The Jazz need the Clippers and Nuggets to drop a few games each to create separation in the standings.

Denver Nuggets: @ Clippers, @ Lakers, vs Knicks

The Nuggets have won eight of their last 10 despite losing Jamaal Murray for the rest of the season. They are a threat to surpass the Jazz in the standings.